Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Trixiebell on February 25, 2024, 02:07:02 PM
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Hi last weekend I noticed that the top of my right breast was a bit red & discovered a small lump above my nipple
I have been to the Dr and he can feel the lump so I’m on a two week referral I’m
Also on HRT
The redness has cleared up but
Tbh I’m absolutely terrified
I appreciate that all lumps are different but has anyone else had redness and a lump in the same area ?
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I had redness of breast and a lump under the nipple. I also had the 2W referral. It turned out that the lump was an infection in the ducts caused by ductal ectasia.
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I had a lump just above the nipple and it was a blocked duct which just went on it’s own. Another time it was a cyst which they aspirated at the appointment. Again nothing to worry about.
Don’t worry about the 2 week referral. All breast referrals are done this way.
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Thankyou for your reply , it’s the waiting for the referral that’s stressing me out
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I am just following this thread - I have a few small lumps in both breasts which GP checked out and said nothing to worry about - I also thereafter had a mammogram which came back as fine x
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Any breast lump should be investigated.
Mine was in the R breast. Removed, treatment done, still here! So if all else, when caught early the outlook is good.
As others have said, it may be nowt. AND STOP POKING IT ;)
Do take a list of your worries as well as your cycle/HRT regime.
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I hope that you’ll be ok fifty plus , I’m in London & while my Dr doesn’t think it’s anything sinister he’s sent a referral on the two week pathway as he can’t be 100% so it’s best to get checked
I’ve always gone for regular mammograms & just by chance found this lump due to the fact that the skin was a bit red , I’m so so worried 😟
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What worries U the most? What is the worst that could happen?
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I hope that you’ll be ok fifty plus , I’m in London & while my Dr doesn’t think it’s anything sinister he’s sent a referral on the two week pathway as he can’t be 100% so it’s best to get checked
I’ve always gone for regular mammograms & just by chance found this lump due to the fact that the skin was a bit red , I’m so so worried 😟
It is good your dr is interested and getting it checked out for you, I will keep my fingers crossed for you x Take care x my gp says some woman have lumpy breasts? this was actually before covid and I have thought about going back and getting a second opinion - I am due my next mammogram next month I think x
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It’s routine to send a referral to the breast clinic for lumps , sometimes mammograms don’t pick up everything .
If you don’t feel happy with your Dr demand for a referral to the breast clinic
If my Dr had tried to send me on my way I would have asked for it
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I've had a few referrals to breast clinic. They're always on the two week pathway. It's extremely frightening but unlike other areas of medicine you don't wait long and they're usually very empathetic and competent.
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Hi Jules , I’ve just received my letter the 2week pathway is 3 weeks due to lack of clinicians and it’s also busy .
I’ll just have to sit tight 🙈
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That's fine. What worries you the most?
Could U take a cancellation appt., if so ring the Clinic to let them know. Once I began treatment I wanted to continue in order to 'get it all out and dealt with'. Still here.
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Hi Jules , I’ve just received my letter the 2week pathway is 3 weeks due to lack of clinicians and it’s also busy .
I’ll just have to sit tight 🙈
I think that's how it is in most places now. We're being told the 2 week referral is 4 weeks right across the spectrum now. It is worth asking about cancellation though usually, women don't cancel breast clinic appointments. I'd still ask. They know the waiting is stressful. There's usually a breast nurse you can ring to chat to.
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I’ve been in touch with the breast clinic & it is very busy so they’ve put me on stand by for any cancellations .
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I’ve been in touch with the breast clinic & it is very busy so they’ve put me on stand by for any cancellations .
I'm glad you've been able to do that
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It’s worth doing Jules , I just want to find out what this lump is now , I try not to think about it too much , but it’s a long time to wait for an appointment 🙈
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Yes it is. We are all waiting longer for things too. But hopefully theyll fit you in sooner. The only alternative is to pay for a private appointment but you might only save a week and spend 300 quid
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I had a call this morning there’s been a cancellation for tomorrow which I wasn’t expecting so soon but so grateful
To say I’m worried is an understatement
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What's worrying you the most? Make that list to take along to discuss.
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There really isn’t a list as such , yes I’m worried about cancer but I think that’s normal & the first thought that runs through somebody’s mind
The lady that called me from the hospital said they get so many cancellations
I can’t lie I’m dreading it but it’s better than having the unknown hanging over me for 3 weeks
So I’m grateful that I’ve got this early appointment
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Let us know how you get on. It shows that putting oneself forwards for a cancellation works.
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I'm surprised about the cancellations. I bet that's throughout the nhs and adding to the waiting lists
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People cancel for all kinds of reasons: illness, change of area in which they live, death in the family/themselves. As long as patients/family let the Hospitals know, appts can be offered up.
I spent many hours literally chasing patients who were ready on an 'in case' basis, if someone didn't turn up for surgery or was found unfit by the anaesthetist.
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I absolutely agree about reasons for cancellations but for me personally I couldn’t care less what else was happening in my life my health comes first
Also on the other side there are also people that just don’t turn up at appointments wasting the NHS resources time & an appointment that somebody else could have had
Wish me luck my stomach is in knots and to add to it my dad has had a fall & taken to hospital so my heads a mess
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Excuse me my dad isn’t classed as a wrinkly how rude and insensitive
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I absolutely agree about reasons for cancellations but for me personally I couldn’t care less what else was happening in my life my health comes first
Also on the other side there are also people that just don’t turn up at appointments wasting the NHS resources time & an appointment that somebody else could have had
Wish me luck my stomach is in knots and to add to it my dad has had a fall & taken to hospital so my heads a mess
I agree. At our GP surgery and hospital outpatients they display the number of FTA appointments. It's shocking.
I hope you get seen soon and some reassurance
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Thankyou Jules 🙏☘️
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Good luck tomorrow Trixiebell. I hope everything turns out fine and I hope your dad is ok too x
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Thankyou so much Blot , it’s very kind of you :)
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Hi , I attended the breast clinic had an examination & scan everything is all clear thank goodness she did say that I’ve got cysts in my right breast which she isn’t surprised at as I’m on hrt
The lump was a blocked duct
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That’s great Trixiebell. So pleased it’s good news 😊
How is your dad doing?
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Hi Blot
My dad was in a&e all night & was discharged yesterday morning , he’s 86 thank goodness no breaks but he’s hurt his back and in pain . He has mobility problems but keeps attempting to walk
Thankyou for asking after him 🤗
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Glad he’s home. Give him a stern talking to so he will take it easy until he recovers x
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Tnx 4 the updates.
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Great news.
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Thankyou , I was so worried it’s so relieved that I’ve had a check up & glad that I phoned and got a cancellation